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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.74, 197.94 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.74, 197.94 and 120.39 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.74 : 197.94 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.74/197.94 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.74x = 197.94 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.74x = 23,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,830.00/143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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